You can use lotion or an all natural oil to give the therapy. Almond oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, and coconut oil are all good choices. You can also use olive oil. Natural oils will nourish the skin and won't clog pores. When you give a back massage make sure you're relaxed during the therapy. The person you're working on will be able to feel any tension you have in your hands.

Just like an exercise, you have to take it slow to give a successful back massage. Since a good back massage can last for 30 minutes or even up to an hour, it only makes sense that you warm a person up before starting your massage. To do this, what you want to do is take the tip of your fingers and gently apply pressure along the spine of the body. You want to do this in a circular motion to the left and right of the spine since this is where two large muscle groups lie.

When you know how to give a back massage, you can apply a time tested and proven method to bring about soothing relief with great therapeutic value. It's one of the simplest, yet most loving and caring things you can do for a loved one.